tag:,2018:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2016-03-29T22:00:00Ztag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=351689Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerA look at the canceled Bonk: Brink of Extinction2016-03-29T22:00:00Z2016-03-29T22:00:00Z<p><iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JSmPA-wRtfY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/pax-10-bonk-brink-of-extinction-hands-on-of-love-183373.phtml">Bonk: Brink of Extinction</a></em>&nbsp;had been planned for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii before being canceled due to a tsunami in Japan, among other reasons. YouTuber PtoPOnline gives us the inside scoop on what exactly happened to the game with a behind-the-scenes look at its making, and some gameplay of an incomplete build.</p>
<p>As I'm a <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/yoshi-is-trying-to-seduce-me-289716.phtml">huge fan</a> of <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/ass-to-mouth-dinosexual-action-in-nintendo-s-fossil-fighters-frontier-289234.phtml">dinosaurs</a>, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/snes-game-about-bill-clinton-s-cat-may-finally-get-released-pending-crowdfunding-351296.phtml?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Destructoid+(Destructoid)">unreleased games</a>, and <em>Bonk</em>, it pains me to watch this footage. I've always wanted to get my hands on a build, since it looked rather finished, and I've even heard rumors that someone has a complete version on the Wii, but it never leaked to my knowledge.</p>
<p>I miss Hudson Soft games; <em>Bomberman</em>, <em>Adventure Island</em>, and <em>Bonk</em>&nbsp;were all huge parts of my childhood.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=331579Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterSadness: This abandoned Hudson studio still has a miniature train you can ride2016-01-04T09:00:00Z2016-01-04T09:00:00Z<p><iframe width="853" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZXQQPmzEiSY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Sigh.</p>
<p>Hudson Soft was a huge part of my childhood. Games like <em>Adventure Island</em> were staples in my household, and hundreds of hours were spent playing <em>Bomberman</em> with just about every single one of my friends. Sadly, in March of 2012, Hudson and its headquarters were closed down, to be merged with Konami -- so the publisher could basically make some cash off of merchandise.</p>
<p>Hardcore Gaming 101 recently had the chance to visit the abandoned studio recently in Sapporo Japan, and although they weren't able to go inside, they did see the remnants of the train track, featuring a miniature train that employees could ride.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=317406Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonKonami's new Bomberman is for smartphones2015-10-25T13:00:00Z2015-10-25T13:00:00Z<p>My morning ritual involves waking up, wiping the sleep out of my eyes, coming to the realization that I have survived another night, and busting open the laptop to read all the hot Japanese video game news that happened while people on this side of the planet were fast asleep.</p>
<p>"A new <em>Bomberman</em>!" I silently exclaimed this morning, a momentary rush of enthusiasm washing over me as I continued to read, learning about <em>Taisen! Bomberman</em>, an iOS and Android game coming to Japan this winter with cross-platform multiplayer and a 100-stage single-player mode.</p>
<p>My excitement quickly faded and was replaced with something closer to indifference, as I sighed and wondered what sort of great <em>Bomberman</em> games might exist if Hudson Soft weren't dead or had someone other than the dreaded Konami acquired the rights to Hudson's properties.</p>
<p>"Oh well," I said to my Jack Russell, probably. "At least it's not a goddamn pachinko machine."</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.konami.jp/bomberman/">&#23550;&#25126;&#65281; &#12508;&#12531;&#12496;&#12540;&#12510;&#12531;</a>&nbsp;[Konami via <a target="_blank" href="https://www.famitsu.com/news/201510/25091486.html">Famitsu</a>]</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/317406-taisenbomberman.jpg" alt="Konami's new Bomberman is for smartphones screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/konami-s-new-bomberman-is-for-smartphones-317406.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=293214Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenCreator blames Konami for end of popular 27-year-old series2015-06-03T10:30:00Z2015-06-03T10:30:00Z<p><em>Momotaro Dentetsu</em> isn't a household name in the states, but in Japan the series has sold tens of millions and long predates <em>Mario Party</em> as a popular (train-themed) video game board game. The Hudson series has seen dozens of entries since its 1988 start. Hudson also made all the <em>Mario Party</em>s prior to <em>Mario Party 9</em>.</p>
<p>Konami <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/hudson-s-soul-and-property-now-belongs-to-konami-192166.phtml">finished buying out Hudson</a> in 2011, though, after long being a majority stakeholder. The last console <em>Momotaro Dentetsu </em>came to DS in 2010 (there were also mobile releases in 2011 and 2012).</p>
<p>Series creator Akira Sakuma <a href="https://twitter.com/isetta_23/status/605629649461243904">tweeted</a>, "Konami hasn't gotten in touch with me at all. This is how they've tossed me aside for a while now. I'm announcing here that <em>Momotaro Dentetsu</em> is officially done. Ishikawa at Konami squelched everything."</p>
<p>Sakuma threatened to "end" the series back in 2011 if Konami messed with the development team, though Konami owns the rights. He took to <a target="_blank" href="https://kotaku.com/5940554/japanese-game-developer-gets-brutally-frank-on-twitter">Twitter in 2012</a>, too, stating, "As long as there's a guy named Imura at Konami, I won't make <em>Momotaro Dentetsu</em>."</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/293214-test.jpg" alt="Creator blames Konami for end of popular 27-year-old series screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/creator-blames-konami-for-end-of-popular-27-year-old-series-293214.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=240928Sterling Aiayla Lyonshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Sterling+Aiayla+LyonsRemembering studios that closed in 20122012-12-22T16:30:00Z2012-12-22T16:30:00Z<p>This year was great in general for videogames. Beyond the predictable success of games like <em>Halo 4 </em>and<em> Call of Duty: Black Ops II</em>, there were a ton of hits that came out of nowhere, including not just big publisher titles, but indie games as well. Narrative in gaming also started taking a greater stage with games such as&nbsp;<em>Spec Ops: The Line</em> and our very own game of the year,<em>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-s-game-of-the-year-2012-240607.phtml">The Walking Dead</a></em>, making waves with player agency in story and presenting well-developed plots and characters to boot.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The year wasn't entirely sparkles, double rainbows, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.destructoid.com/league-of-legends-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow-226950.phtml" target="_blank">purple fairies</a>&nbsp;though. Along with the good came a hoard of bad for the industry. There were a mass number of studio closures, for starters. Here's a recap of some of the many development studios that didn't make it through the year. Out of respect for the subject matter, this list is not presented in any particular order.</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/240928-ClosureSpread.jpg" alt="Remembering studios that closed in 2012 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/remembering-studios-that-closed-in-2012-240928.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=241072Tony Poncehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Tony+PonceNew VGM supergroup Lords of Thunder to debut at MAGFest2012-12-21T20:30:00Z2012-12-21T20:30:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kmGvqrFuEv8?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>You won't just find old faves performing at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/five-reasons-you-need-to-go-to-magfest-11-240992.phtml">MAGFest</a>. Sometimes, new bands will take to the stage!</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lords-of-Thunder/131002600372412">Lords of Thunder</a> is a supergroup that consists of Mike Villalobos and John Pike from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.descendantsoferdrick.com/">Descendants of Erdrick</a>, Mateo Marshall from <a target="_blank" href="https://thosewhofight.com/">Those Who Fight</a>, solo artist <a target="_blank" href="https://danieltidwell.com/fr_home.cfm">Daniel Tidwell</a>, and Brandon Hood from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/ChiptunesWin">Chiptunes = WIN</a>. They will be playing a variety of metal covers of more obscure game tunes, with a significantly focus on the soundtrack to the Hudson Soft shmup after which they are named.</p>
<p>Above is the band's first studio recording, based on the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOoOa8gomf4">Dark Tower</a> theme from the TurboGrafx-CD version of <em>Lords of Thunder</em> (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13VV7GHXx4w">Bosque</a> theme in the Sega CD port). As you can hear, the source music is already pretty sick. If our boys can bring that same intensity when they perform Friday at noon, it will be magic.</p>
<p>Crossing my fingers for some <em>Thunder Force</em> jams as well!</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lords-of-Thunder/131002600372412">Lords of Thunder</a> [Facebook]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/241072-LordsOfThunder-Header.jpg" alt="New VGM supergroup Lords of Thunder to debut at MAGFest screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=238001Allistair Pinsofhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Allistair+PinsofIt Came From Japan! DoReMi Fantasy2012-11-08T13:00:00Z2012-11-08T13:00:00Z<p><sub>[<a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/originals.phtml?t=It%20Came%20From%20Japan!">It Came from Japan!</a> is a series where I seek out and review the weirdest, most original and enjoyable titles that never left the Land of the Rising Sun.]</sub></p>
<p>There is a wide divide between <em>Super Mario World</em> and all platformers that came after. Despite being the genre of choice in the '90s, very few platformers came close to capturing that launch title&rsquo;s colorful graphics, tight controls, and creative levels. If you leave out all the action/shooting-based platformers, you&rsquo;re pretty much left with only <em> Kirby</em> and <em>Donkey </em><br /><em>Kong Country</em>. If you ever had the nagging suspicion that there was one more pure platformer gem out there for the Super Nintendo -- well, there wasn&rsquo;t.<br /><br />However, there was one for the Super Famicom. It not only matches S<em>uper Mario World</em>&rsquo;s excellence, it does so without copying its style and mechanics.</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/238001-dohd.jpg" alt="It Came From Japan! DoReMi Fantasy screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/it-came-from-japan-doremi-fantasy-238001.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=219934Tony Poncehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Tony+PonceHudson games might... MIGHT... keep getting made2012-01-19T10:07:00Z2012-01-19T10:07:00Z<p><sub>[Illustration by <a target="_blank" href="https://nomarios.tumblr.com/post/6888013604/master-higgins-of-the-adventure-island-series">Ashley Davis</a>]</sub></p>
<p>Just before the blackout, we learned that the last remains of Hudson are to be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/hudson-is-officially-dead-on-march-1-2012-219880.phtml">absorbed by Konami</a> on March 1. While nothing has changed in that regard, Hudson saw fit to issue a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hudson.co.jp/osirase00.html">statement</a> clarifying a couple of points, namely that the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hudson.jp/index.html">Hudson homepage</a> will remain open and that Hudson-brand properties will continue to exist.</p>
<p>You will have to excuse me if that doesn't quite fill me with confidence. Hudson was still somewhat alive when a bunch of its upcoming projects were cancelled. I can see perhaps a token <em>Bomberman</em> release for iOS, and I'm sure Konami wants to get those TurboGrafx-16 games out on the 3DS Virtual Console as soon as possible, but beyond that? I'm skeptical.</p>
<p>Oh, well. It's something, at least.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://andriasang.com/comzok/hudson_death/">Hudson Bee May Live</a> [Andriasang]</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/219934-MasterHigginsBlavis-Header.jpg" alt="Hudson games might... MIGHT... keep getting made screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=219880Tony Poncehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Tony+PonceHudson is officially dead on March 1, 20122012-01-17T21:00:00Z2012-01-17T21:00:00Z<p><sub>[Illustration by <a target="_blank" href="https://nomarios.tumblr.com/">Ashley Davis</a>]</sub></p>
<p>This is the end, my friends.</p>
<p>After the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/hudson-s-final-tweet-197621.phtml">heart-breaking closure</a> of Hudson Soft's North American division last year, tears were shed, but there was still hope that the properties that put the company on the map would live on in some form. <a target="_blank" href="https://toushi.kankei.me/docs/text/S000A38P">This Japanese filing</a>, however, states that whatever remains of Hudson will be absorbed into its parent company Konami on March 1. The Hudson name will subsequently be retired.</p>
<p>This past year, Hudson had been focused on mobile content, and the remaining teams will most likely continue this path under Konami. Does this mean that icons like Bomberman and Master Higgins are truly dead? After the recent cancellation of Hudson titles, the future was looking grim. Now it seems pretty clear. I just don't see Konami putting its resources into new ex-Hudson games when it can instead make fifty bazillion new <em>Metal Gear</em> collections, remakes, and spin-offs.</p>
<p>Long live the bee.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://andriasang.com/comzo7/hudson_kaput/">Hudson Ceases to Exist on March 1</a> [Andriasang]</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/219880-DavisBonkHeader.jpg" alt="Hudson is officially dead on March 1, 2012 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=213799Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthReview: Tetris Axis2011-10-17T12:00:00Z2011-10-17T12:00:00Z<p>Count on this: where there's a new Nintendo portable there's a new Tetris game. This time around, for the Nintendo 3DS, it's&nbsp;<em>Tetris Axis</em>. A strange name for a strange system. And it's a prety strange game, too.</p>
<p>Yes, there's classic Tetris in here somewhere under all the 3D graphics, party modes, extra features and new connectivity. It's just that it's not as good as the last time you got a Tetris game for a new Nintendo portable.</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/213799-213799-alpha.jpg" alt="Review: Tetris Axis screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-tetris-axis-213799.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=212783Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingHudson working on a new Bloody Roar game! (Update: Nope)2011-10-03T11:15:00Z2011-10-03T11:15:00Z<p>[<strong>Update:</strong> Well, horrible news is in store for those who wanted to play with anthropomorphic furry&nbsp;pugilists. It appears the Twitter account was a fake. One that duped pretty much everybody online. It was just a joke, and there is no new Bloody Roar game coming. Sorry about that, guys. I'm sad now.]</p>
<p>Remember <em>Bloody Roar</em>, the fighting game in which people could transform into rabbits and boars? Well, in what might be the most surprising news of the weekend, it's coming back!&nbsp;</p>
<p>Hudson confirmed <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/HudsonSoftLtd/status/119880429175185408" target="_blank">via Twitter</a> that an all new <em>Bloody Roar</em> sequel is in production, with apparent plans to release it in 2012. There is no further news on what Hudson is currently calling <em>Bloody Roar 5</em>, but it's certainly set the Internet afire with speculation. Or at least generated a warm glow of mild bemusement.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I remember my brother playing <em>Bloody Roar</em> like crazy. I bet he's excited. Are <em>you</em>?</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=208279Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesUh oh: Some WiiWare games are now off the market2011-08-08T23:30:00Z2011-08-08T23:30:00Z<p>A handful of WiiWare games were just pulled from the U.S. and European Wii Shop channels. As far as I know, the full list of removed games includes <em>The Magic Obelisk</em> (in the U.S.) and <em>LONPOS</em>, <em>Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem</em>, <em>Diner Dash</em>, <em>Racers' Islands - Crazy Racers</em>, <em>Gods vs Humans</em> and <em>Racers' Islands - Crazy Arenas</em> (in Europe). <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-the-magic-obelisk-163783.phtml"><em>The Magic Obelisk</em></a> is a great little action puzzle game, so I'm sad to see that one gone, and <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/learn-about-evolution-and-lizard-men-with-shootanto-151652.phtml"><em>Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem</em></a> is basically the<em> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE5dJDgZ644&amp;feature=related">Birdemic</a> </em>of videogames, so it definitely deserves your attention (even though it totally doesn't).<em> </em></p>
<p>I'm guessing that these aren't selling enough to justify whatever it costs to have them on the Wii Shop channel. That must mean they <em>really</em> aren't selling, as the last I checked, it costs <em>nothing</em> to keep your game on the Wii Shop channel once you've already got it up there. Reports are coming in that Zallag, the developer behind <em>Gods vs Humans</em> and the <em>Racers Island</em> games has actually gone out of business, and that's why their games were pulled. I hope this doesn't mean that Game Arts (developers of <em>The Magic Obelisk</em>) and Hudson (publisher of <em>Shootano</em> and<em> Diner Dash</em>) are also in trouble. I couldn't stand to see Hudson close down twice in the same year.</p>
<p>Anyway, I hope this motivates some of you slackers to go ahead and buy those one-of-a-kind WiiWare games that you know you want to play, but have been too lazy to actually download. One day you could wake up and find that <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/tomena-sanner-is-still-crazy-even-in-english-153964.phtml"><em>Tomena Sanner</em></a>, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-you-me-and-the-cubes-150871.phtml"><em>You, Me, and the Cubes</em></a>, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/muscle-march-the-greatest-videogame-trailer-ever-created-132269.phtml"><em>Muscle March</em></a>, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-castlevania-the-adventure-rebirth-159300.phtml">the <em>ReBirth</em></a> <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-gradius-rebirth-124958.phtml">games from</a> <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-contra-rebirth-148466.phtml">Konami</a>, and many other classic WiiWare home console exclusives are gone for good. Buy them while you still can!</p>
<p><a rel="story-158504" href="https://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&amp;id=158504&amp;sid=397e99cc16bd58975398cebad0d45066">Zallag explains why their company closed</a> [GoNintendo]<strong><a rel="story-158504" href="https://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&amp;id=158504&amp;sid=397e99cc16bd58975398cebad0d45066"><br /></a></strong></p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=204649Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesGet your Nintendo (and non-Nintendo) fan art here2011-06-26T19:00:00Z2011-06-26T19:00:00Z<p>Fan art alert! Artist Zac Gorman has a <a href="https://idrawnintendo.tumblr.com/">web page dedicated just to Nintendo fan art</a>, and it's pretty incredible. His animated comics are particularly stunning. As his style is a little on the cartoony side, you might expect his work to have a more lighthearted bent, but there' plenty of heavy drama here, peppered with some autobiographical and editorial stuff too. For instance, Mr Gorman doesn't seem too impressed Nintendo's <a href="https://idrawnintendo.tumblr.com/post/6793529840/call-your-congressman-another-quick-warm-up">recent redesign of Pit from <em>Kid Icarus</em></a>, and when it comes to the <a href="https://zacgorman.com/?p=167">Wii U, he's more excited</a> by the idea of a new <em>Earthbound</em> game than a new controller. He's a man after my own heart.</p>
<p>On the other side of the fan-art spectrum, we have the latest project by Destructoid alumni Ashley Davis. Entitled <em><a href="https://nomarios.tumblr.com/">No Mario's Allowed!</a></em>, her new site is all about putting lesser known game characters in the spotlight. So far she's covered Hudson favorites Bomberman, Bonk, and Master Higgins. It's a fitting partial eulogy for the company, who's loss of an American branch was one of the gaming industry's worst causalities of 2011.</p>
<p>I'll be keeping a close eye on both of these blogs, as they are both updated on a regular basis. Fans of quality fan art would do well to bookmark them both.</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/204649-Artheader.jpg" alt="Get your Nintendo (and non-Nintendo) fan art here screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=202378Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthNintendo DLC: House M.D., Super Adventure Island2011-05-30T15:44:00Z2011-05-30T15:44:00Z<p>It may be a national holiday in America, but that doesn't mean that Nintendo is taking a day off. There's plenty of DLC coming our way this week. Here's what we've got:</p>
<p>Wiiware:</p>
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<li><i>FAST - Racing League</i> (1,000 Wii Points) - futuristic racer</li>
<li><i>BIT.TRIP VOID</i> (600 Wii Points, demo available) - a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music</li>
</ul>
<p>DSiWare</p>
<ul>
<li><i>House M.D. Globetrotting</i> (800 points) - House...on your DSi</li>
<li><i>B Team - Episode 1: Dust &amp; Steel</i> (800) squad-based shooter</li>
<li><i>Valet Parking 1989</i> (500 points) Best game name ever</li>
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<p>Virtual Console</p>
<ul>
<li><i>Super Adventure Island</i> (800 points) The SNES classic from Hudson. I love this game.</li>
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<div>What are you getting this week?</div>
<ul>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=199242Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthDiner Dash and Dream Chronicles removed from PSN, XBLA2011-04-20T13:40:00Z2011-04-20T13:40:00Z<p>No! I'm a big <i>Diner Dash</i> fan. I have various versions on PC, Mac, iPhone and iPad, but one of the coolest is the console version. Moving Flo around with a joystick is a totally new challenge that makes the game a bit more tense and exciting to me. I'm glad I already have a copy as it seems that Hudson's version on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade have been pulled down.</p>
<p>Both <i>Diner Dash</i> and<i> Dream Chronicles</i> came from Hudson, developed using a license from PlayFirst. It seems that the Konami takeover of Hudson has affected these titles. Maybe it's as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gamerbytes.com/2011/04/diner_dash_dream_chronicles_re.php?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gamerbytes+%28GamerBytes%29">GamerByes</a>&nbsp;says; maybe they didn't want to pay the license fees.&nbsp;</p>
<p>That's too bad.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=198798Tony Poncehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Tony+PonceCanceled Bonk's soundtrack is free to stream2011-04-14T06:00:00Z2011-04-14T06:00:00Z<p><i>Bonk: Brink of Extinction</i> was one the more prominent titles to get the big boot once Hudson Entertainment closed. Sure, our <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-platforming-in-bonk-brink-of-extinction-176979.phtml">impression</a> from last year's E3 was rather lukewarm, but it was still a revival of a beloved property that many of us were anticipating.</p>
<p>The soundtrack (or rather seven pieces of potentially larger soundtrack) have been made public by composer Rich Vreeland, who is also responsible for the music in XBLA's upcoming <i>Fez</i>. It's a very mellow sound that nails the prehistoric mood.</p>
<p>It seems as though this music has been available since last May and is only now making the Internet rounds. Regardless, give it a listen and imagine what could have been.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://disasterpeace.bandcamp.com/album/bonk-brink-of-extinction-soundtrack">Bonk: Brink of Extinction (Soundtrack)</a> [Bandcamp]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=198034Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthNintendo DLC: Super Bonk!2011-04-04T12:00:00Z2011-04-04T12:00:00Z<p>This week's downloadable offerings for Nintendo's systems includes a classic Super Nintendo title that is so old that you could even call it prehistoric. <i>Super Bonk</i> was great on the SNES -- such a fun game. In it you worked to get Hudson's big-headed brain buster back to his time. <i>Super Bonk</i> is this week's Virtual Console release. It's priced at 800 Wii Points.</p>
<p>There's three games for DSiWare this week: <i><b>Anonymous Notes Chapter 1 - From The Abyss</b></i> (200 points) is an RPG in an infinite dungeon, <i><b>A Fairy Tale</b></i> (500 points) has over 100 puzzles of fairy saving fun, and <i><b>Absolute Baseball</b></i> (500 points) makes you a team manager that issues commands to guide your players towards the championships.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On WiiWare there's<i><b> Planet Fish</b></i> (500 Wii Points), which has you shooting bubbles to capture fish for your aquarium. You'll travel to real deep sea&nbsp;environments&nbsp;to grow your collection.&nbsp;There's also<b> <i>A Monsteca Corral: Monsters vs. Robots</i></b>, which has...well, monsters fending off invading robots. It's 500 points this week, and there's also a free demo to download.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=197621Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthHudson's final Tweet2011-03-30T21:30:00Z2011-03-30T21:30:00Z<blockquote>
<p>Dear Hudson fans. Thanks for your support for all these years! We'll be closing our account tomorrow. Please follow our titles @Konami</p>
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<p><b><a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/#!/HudsonEnt/status/53196487286468608">:(</a></b></p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=197088Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreHudson 3DS titles not necessarily canceled2011-03-23T20:00:00Z2011-03-23T20:00:00Z<p>Earlier today, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/hudson-games-killed-three-3ds-titles-including-bomberman-197059.phtml">we reported that</a> a few Hudson games for 3DS -- <i>Bomberman</i>, <i>Bonk</i>, and <i>Omega Five </i>-- had been dropped. But, that might not be the case, exactly.</p>
<p>"If (the announcement) didn't come from us, it's not true. We have not distributed any official list of Hudson products yet," a Konami representative told Wired.</p>
<p>The original talk of cancellation stemmed from <i>Famitsu</i>, which removed the aforementioned titles and other Hudson games from its release list. Now that Konami <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/hudson-is-konami-s-april-1st-now-a-social-games-arm-195929.phtml">has control</a> of Hudson, it sounds like the games -- the ones that survive, anyway -- simply need to be announced a second time.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wired.com/gamelife/2011/03/bomberman-3ds/">Bomberman in Limbo: Konami Undecided on Fate of Hudson's Games</a> [Wired]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=197059Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthHudson games killed: Three 3DS titles including Bomberman2011-03-23T09:40:00Z2011-03-23T09:40:00Z<p>Konami took over Hudson recently, and with that came a&nbsp;canceling&nbsp;of titles. Sad, I know. The latest issue of Famitsu updates us on what exactly was canceled. We don't know why they were canceled, but we do know that<i> Omega Five, Bonk</i> and <i>Bomberman</i> for the 3DS are dead as of now. Freaking <i>Bomberman</i>, man. I would have loved a new <i>Bomberman</i> for the 3DS. That's really disappointing. Damn you, Konami.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Also on the canceled list was <i>Deca Sports 4</i>, for the Wii. I don't think anyone will be missing that one.</p>
<p><a href="https://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=153680" target="_blank">Hudson's 3DS, Wii titles cancelled</a> [GoNintendo]</p>
<p>[<b>Update:</b> Konami tells Wired that that a <i>Bomberman</i> 3DS is still possible. &ldquo;We have not distributed any official list of Hudson products yet,&rdquo; they said. Konami is hoping to tell us more at E3 this year. Don't lose hope!]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=195929Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthHudson is Konami's April 1st, now a social games arm2011-03-08T08:40:00Z2011-03-08T08:40:00Z<p>Worst April Fools' Day joke ever is Hudson as we know it closing up shop. They become the property of Konami on this day, and they'll be turned into a social networking division for the company. Also, Hudson Entertainment, the U.S.-based arm of Hudson, will close down at the end of this month.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Konami is hoping to cut some staff at Hudson Japan, says <a href="https://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/03/08/hudson_restructure/" target="_blank">Andriasang</a>. They're looking for 40 people to go. Those that volunteer will get severance, a bonus, and the hook-up on future job placement.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>This all sucks worse than blowing yourself up with your own bombs.</p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=194925Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGet the full story on why Hudson closed2011-02-24T08:40:00Z2011-02-24T08:40:00Z<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/hudson-closes-its-doors-all-planned-projects-canceled-193548.phtml">I'm sure you've heard</a> that Hudson has closed its doors and all of their projects have been canceled. It's one thing to say that Konami gobbled them up, but it's another to hear the full story, which has been a decade in the making.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://thekartel.com/news/the-kartel/17662530-the-downfall-of-hudson-a-behind-the-scenes-look.html">The story found at The Kartel is a good one</a>, and it's told by someone who would know. A former high-level employee (and a great guy) takes you through the highs and lows. You get the story of how the busted <i>Bomberman: Act Zero</i> came out. You'll learn how <i>Bomberman Live</i> brought them back. And you'll eventually see how it all slowly crumbled away, bringing us to today. You'll see how this once family-owned&nbsp;business&nbsp;became big and then became corporate out of necessity. And then disappeared.</p>
<p>It's all very depressing. I hope that Konami and the Hudson people that remain choose to keep Hudson's characters and heritage alive. Hudson made such a huge mark on gaming history. It can't just&nbsp;disappear&nbsp;like this.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=193664Max Scovillehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Max+ScovilleDestructoid: Dark Souls, Fox News, Squidbear, and Hudson2011-02-09T22:00:00Z2011-02-09T22:00:00Z<p><!-- jEmbed JS API-->
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<p>Good morrow, Toidlings. I come before you with the fiftieth fabulous foray into foul and frivolous feculence. In other words, this is The Destructoid Show Episode 50. (Please ignore the fact that I've only been on it for 5 weeks.)</p>
<p>This time around, we talk about the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/hudson-closes-its-doors-all-planned-projects-canceled-193548.phtml">demise of Hudson Entertainment</a>, <i>Bulletstorm</i>'s contribution to the recent <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/psychologist-videogames-to-blame-for-rape-attacks-193538.phtml">rape epidemic</a>, and <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/dead-space-2-patch-will-let-disabled-gamers-play-193525.phtml">badass handicapped gamers</a>. After that, I tell you what playing the 3DS is really like, and it's all downhill from there with <i><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/dark-souls-team-wants-you-to-die-a-lot-193226.phtml">Dark Souls</a></i>, <i><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/new-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-screenshots-reveal-squidbear-193537.phtml">Elder Scrolls</a></i>, and <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/lawl-kevin-butler-retweets-ps3-jailbreak-code-193601.phtml">Kevin Butler trolls</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In other news, Max Roahrig from <a href="https://www.flixist.com">Flixist</a>&nbsp;(that's our sister movie site) was in the studio today filming us being ridiculous for a behind-the-scenes video about the show. Also, a lightbulb exploded for no reason and cake (question mark?)</p>
<p><b>Spoiler Alert: </b>I was out doing scientific alcohol research last night with Dr. Hamza, so I look a little more Charlie Sheenish than usual. Our experiments led us to the conclusion of "don't drink anything blue."</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=193548Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesHudson closes its doors, all planned projects canceled2011-02-08T16:40:00Z2011-02-08T16:40:00Z<p>Here's the worst piece of news I've heard in a while. According to Morgan Haro, the CEO of Hudson Entertainment, the Western branch of Hudson Soft, will be closing down at the end February when Konami acquires the company. All projects being headed by Hudson Entertainment are now canceled. We don't know exactly what that means, as Hudson is yet to release a list of which games were headed by Hudson Soft, as opposed to Hudson Entertainment. That said, I doubt this is good news for those looking forward to the now ironically titled <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/pax-10-bonk-brink-of-extinction-hands-on-of-love-183373.phtml"><i>Bonk: Brink of Extinction</i></a>.</p>
<p>When SNK went bankrupt, I was all sorts of depressed. I was sure that it meant the end of <i>Metal Slug</i>, <i>King of Fighters</i>, and any chance of a <i>Ikari Warriors</i> revival. Turns out my depression was mostly over nothing, as after SNK was acquired by Playmore, we've seen tons of new <i>Metal Slug</i> and <i>KoF</i> games, more than some of us might have even wanted.</p>
<p>I'm hoping the same thing happens with Hudson in the long run, but I'm sure that's no consolation for the employees of Hudson Entertainment who are now out of work. Let's hope they all find new jobs soon, at Konami, Hudson Soft, or otherwise.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/08/report-hudson-entertainment-shut-down/">Report: Hudson Entertainment Shut down</a> [Joystiq]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=192166Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingHudson's soul (and property) now belongs to Konami2011-01-20T18:30:00Z2011-01-20T18:30:00Z<p>Hudson Soft is now 100% owned by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/homecoming-artist-blame-konami-for-silent-hill-191872.phtml">Konami</a>, it was revealed this morning. The <i><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/on-xbla-today-two-doritos-freebies-and-bomberman-189223.phtml">Bomberman</a></i> publisher is to be fully consumed by the Japanese powerhouse, which already owns a 54% stake in the company.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Hudson shall become a wholly owned subsidiary of Konami, and will be used primarily to strengthen the company's mobile and social gaming abilities. Hudson CEO&nbsp;Michihiro Ishizuka will resign March 31, with the stock swap expected to go down on April 1.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It's not yet known if Hudson will keep its name, as Konami is currently investigating the possibilities. Do not expect any of this news to hinder your monthly supply of<i> Bomberman</i> spin-offs.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/20/konami_hudson_takeover/">Konami Preparing Hudson Takeover</a>&nbsp;[Andriasang]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=190872Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreNA PlayStation Store getting TurboGrafx-16 games2011-01-05T15:20:00Z2011-01-05T15:20:00Z<p>Starting this month, Hudson will gleefully begin pumping out TurboGrafx-16 games for the North American PlayStation Store. They'll be offered as individual downloads for PlayStation 3 and PSP should you feel the need to relive the '90s.</p>
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<li><i>Alien Crush<br /></i></li>
<li><i>Bomberman '94<br /></i></li>
<li><i>Bonk's Adventure<br /></i></li>
<li><i>Dungeon Explorer<br /></i></li>
<li><i>Neutopia<br /></i></li>
<li><i>New Adventure Island<br /></i></li>
<li><i>Soldier Blade<br /></i></li>
<li><i>Super Star Soldier<br /></i></li>
<li><i>Victory Run<br /></i></li>
<li><i>World Sports Competition</i></li>
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<p>If this announcement sounds at all familiar, you're probably thinking back to when Hudson told us these titles were hitting the PlayStation Store in Europe. One small victory at a time, gents. And yes, <i>Castlevania: Rondo of Blood</i> and <i>Blazing Lazers</i> -- make it happen!</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=190723Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterReview: Lost in Shadow2011-01-04T14:00:00Z2011-01-04T14:00:00Z<p>Drawing as much inspiration from Jordan Mechner&rsquo;s classic <i>Prince of Persia</i> as from Team ICO&rsquo;s gloomy, haunting aesthetics, Hudson&rsquo;s Wii-exclusive <i>Lost in Shadow</i> seemingly begs for gamers&rsquo; attention. <br /> <br /> The good news is that it&rsquo;s a striking and impressive journey that manages to mimic its influences rather well in a few key areas. Unfortunately, it staggers in a few areas, and ultimately can't quite stand alongside the masterpieces that inspired it.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-lost-in-shadow-190723.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=190373Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterBest Buy stores get Lost in Shadow demo2010-12-27T19:00:00Z2010-12-27T19:00:00Z<p>Odd because it's not a <i>Madden NFL</i> title or something with plastic instruments, you'll be able to find a demo for Hudson's upcoming Wii title, <i>Lost in Shadow</i>, at select Best Buy stores starting this week. <br /><br />By "select" I mean the stores listed on Best Buy's website, of course. Well, at least according to Hudson; I can't seem to find a list anywhere, so you may have to check your local store. <br /><br /><i>Lost in Shadow</i> is out on January 4; check back then for my full review, or play the demo and make up your own damned mind!</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=189824Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanFishing Master now available for iPhone, totally free2010-12-17T04:00:00Z2010-12-17T04:00:00Z<p>Laugh if you must, but I love <i>Fishing Master</i>. Lord knows I have taken abuse for it before. But its charm and gameplay are worth more than anybody who would mock me for enjoying them. And now it'll be even easier for me to take my fishing exploits on the go.</p>
<p>Hudson has just released <i>Fishing Master</i>&nbsp;for iOS devices. In the game you'll be able to travel to over 20 locations to catch more than 150 types of fish while earning medals. What else could you possibly ask for? How about not having to pay a thin dime for the opportunity to enjoy the game? Done. <i>Fishing Master</i>&nbsp;is totally free.</p>
<p>You can check out a whole bunch of screenshots below.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/fishing-master-now-available-for-iphone-totally-free-189824.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=189536Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthHudson brings TurboGrafx Gamebox to iPhone, iPad2010-12-13T12:20:00Z2010-12-13T12:20:00Z<p>The TurboGrafx Gamebox app, coming soon to the iPhone and iPad, will let users download and play a bunch of classic TurboGrafx-16 videogames in their device. The app comes with one free title: <i>World Sports Competition</i>. Don't get too excited on that one, folks.&nbsp;</p>
<p>There's 15 more games, but they're priced at $3.99 a piece. They are letting app owners play one title a day for three minutes, though.&nbsp;Hudson says that games will be refreshed and new titles will be added frequently. I can't wait to see what others they include.</p>
<p>The Gamebox app itself will be free. So far, we only have a "coming soon" for the release date.&nbsp;</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=188715Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizBomberman LIVE: Battlefest out on December 8 for XBLA2010-11-30T22:30:00Z2010-11-30T22:30:00Z<p>Time to blow up your friends all over again as <i>Bomberman LIVE: Battlefest</i> is coming to Xbox Live Arcade on December 8. Expect eight-player online battles, customizing Bomermens and new items too. Four new modes are also included which are VIP, Bankroll, Capture the Flag and Capture the Crown.</p>
<p>Sadly, Mr. Destructoid isn't a playable character in this new <i>Bomberman</i>, but that doesn't mean we won't see the last of him in other games ... SECRETS OMG.</p>
<p>Excited for a new <i>Bomerman</i>? It's been a long time since we've done a proper Friday Night Fights around this game series and it'd be great to pick it up again.</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/188715-header.jpg" alt="Bomberman LIVE: Battlefest out on December 8 for XBLA screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/bomberman-live-battlefest-out-on-december-8-for-xbla-188715.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=185671Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanNew Lost in Shadow screenshots2010-10-05T04:30:00Z2010-10-05T04:30:00Z<p>We got a batch of images for Hudson's <i>Lost in Shadow</i>&nbsp;tonight. They show off the eighth area of the game (according to the name of the folder they arrived in) and, apparently, there's a lot of water in the level.</p>
<p>I know this game is going to be cool, but these screenshots are not making it seem appealing. The foreground elements are distracting and, while this is a Wii game and should be viewed from that perspective, everything is so muddled that I'm having a hard time looking at them without being a bit repulsed. Just a poor collection overall.</p>
<p>I'm taking <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/pax-10-lost-in-shadow-deserves-a-little-spotlight-183279.phtml" target="_blank">Jim's word</a> that this has serious potential. And I'll be holding him accountable if it winds up being a failure. You hear me, Sterling? Your bountiful British ass will be mine!</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/new-lost-in-shadow-screenshots-185671.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=183877Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterBirth of Lost in Shadow isn't as messy as actual birth2010-09-14T11:40:00Z2010-09-14T11:40:00Z<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12px; border-collapse: collapse; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="https://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com/storage/js/swfobject.js"></script>
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<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12px; border-collapse: collapse; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">&nbsp;</span>Hudson has released the first of a four part documentary detailing the making of its upcoming Wii title, <i>Lost in Shadow</i>.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p1">In this first part, the game's director, designer, programmer, and sound lead discuss the genesis of the project. The idea, you'll find, is the children's game of "Shadow Tag," which I guess is what everyone else was doing when I was pretending to be Cobra Commander in the woods.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p1">It's actually completely bizarre, with the shadows of the four developers sitting in one of the game's environments, their silhouettes getting larger as they step up to speak. Mixed in with the interview is footage of the beautiful adventure game, which hits Wii on January 4, 2011. What do you guys think?&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/birth-of-lost-in-shadow-isn-t-as-messy-as-actual-birth-183877.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=183279Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingPAX 10: Lost in Shadow deserves a little spotlight2010-09-07T13:20:00Z2010-09-07T13:20:00Z<p>It's looking like a golden year for platformers on the Wii. <i>Sonic Colors</i>, <i>Kirby's Epic Yarn</i>, <i>Donkey Kong Country Returns&nbsp;</i>and<i> Epic Mickey</i> are all to come, and with such an excellent roster of games, it would be easy to forget this humble little offering from HudsonSoft -- <i>Lost in Shadow</i>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You'd be wise to make a note of this title though, as my time spent with it at its tiny little PAX Prime booth was more than enough to convince me that it could be something very special.</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/183279-header.jpg" alt="PAX 10: Lost in Shadow deserves a little spotlight screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/pax-10-lost-in-shadow-deserves-a-little-spotlight-183279.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=181136Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanHalf a dozen Lost in Shadow screenshot unveiled2010-08-11T05:00:00Z2010-08-11T05:00:00Z<p>A word like "unveiled" gives an air of drama that probably should not be used to describe the release of screenshots. If I go back and change the headline now, I'll have to spend another twenty minutes trying to find a way to reference the light and shadow elements in <i>Lost in Shadow</i>&nbsp;without completely sacrificing my dignity.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Since nobody wants that, how about we instead take some of that time and admire these lovely screenshots for <i>Lost in Shadow</i>&nbsp;which Hudson has released.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Mild curiosity is all I can really muster right now. It's visually <i>interesting</i>&nbsp;but I'm not sure that I really want to play it. I think <i>LIMBO</i>&nbsp;really soured me on oppressive visual designs. Has anybody played an import of <i>Lost in Shadow</i>? Any thoughts?</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/half-a-dozen-lost-in-shadow-screenshot-unveiled-181136.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=181105Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterRare SuperGrafx Ghouls N Ghosts headed to Japanese PSN2010-08-10T20:30:00Z2010-08-10T20:30:00Z<p>If you&rsquo;re okay with not owning one to put on your shelf, here&rsquo;s an easy way to get the rare SuperGrafx version of <i>Ghouls &lsquo;N Ghosts</i> -- download it from the PlayStation Network. <br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.siliconera.com/2010/08/10/hard-to-find-supergrafx-ghouls-n-ghosts-also-coming-to-psn/">Siliconera</a> is reporting that Hudson will be publishing the game on PSN in Japan on August 8 for 600 yen (or $7.00). The title is thought to not only be arguably one of the best games on the SuperGrafx system, but one of the most difficult titles for collectors to find. <br /><br />Also coming to PSN on the same day will be <i>Lords of Thunder</i>, the TurboGrafx-CD shooter, for 800 yen. It, along with <i>Ghouls 'N Ghosts</i>, will be playable on both the PSP and PlayStation 3.</p>
<p>No word on if or when the titles will hit America, but breath holding is not advised.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.siliconera.com/2010/08/10/hard-to-find-supergrafx-ghouls-n-ghosts-also-coming-to-psn/">Hard To Find SuperGrafx Ghouls &lsquo;N Ghosts Also Coming To PSN</a> [Siliconera]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=180841Samit Sarkarhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Samit+SarkarPreview: Deca Sports 32010-08-06T19:30:00Z2010-08-06T19:30:00Z<p>In April, Hudson announced the third entry (or fourth, if you count <i>Deca Sports DS</i>)&nbsp;in its multi-million-selling <i>Deca Sports</i>&nbsp;series, <a target="_blank" title="Hudson reveals Deca Sports 3 - Destructoid" href="https://www.destructoid.com/hudson-reveals-deca-sports-3-170517.phtml"><i>Deca Sports 3</i></a>. This time, the franchise is back on the Wii with ten all-new sporting events, although as a sports fan, I feel like Hudson is reaching with a few of these:</p>
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<li>springboard diving </li>
<li>kayak slalom </li>
<li>volleyball </li>
<li>giant slalom (skiing) </li>
<li>log cutting [<i>really?</i>] </li>
<li>racquetball </li>
<li>air racing</li>
<li>lacrosse </li>
<li>halfpipe (snowboarding) </li>
<li>fencing </li>
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<p><i>Deca Sports 3</i>&nbsp;is compatible with Wii MotionPlus; in fact, each of the ten sports can be played in Normal mode (Wii Remote alone) or Master Mode (requires MotionPlus). Master Mode, as you probably guessed, presents a stiffer challenge.&nbsp;I had the chance to play air racing and lacrosse last week in New York, and they're pretty fun -- hit the jump for more.</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/180841-deca-sports-3-preview_header.jpg" alt="Preview: Deca Sports 3 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/preview-deca-sports-3-180841.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=180834Samit Sarkarhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Samit+SarkarPreview: Deca Sports Freedom2010-08-06T17:20:00Z2010-08-06T17:20:00Z<p>During E3, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-hudson-bringing-deca-sports-to-kinect-176410.phtml" title="E3 10: Hudson bringing Deca Sports to Kinect - Destructoid" target="_blank">Hudson announced</a> that it was bringing its <i>Deca Sports</i> franchise -- which has sold more than 2.5&nbsp;million units worldwide on Wii and DS -- to Kinect this fall. The controller-free compilation of sports offers the following events:</p>
<ul>
<li>snowboard cross </li>
<li>beach volleyball </li>
<li>figure skating </li>
<li>mogul skiing </li>
<li>dodgeball </li>
<li>paintball </li>
<li>archery </li>
<li>boxing </li>
<li>tennis </li>
<li>kendo </li>
</ul>
<p>As you can see, many of the mini-games in <i>Freedom</i>&nbsp;aren't what you'd typically expect from a sports title. That's because this game has been designed from the ground up for Kinect -- it's not merely a port of one of the Wii <i>Deca Sports</i>&nbsp;games. I saw the game last week in New York, and came away impressed. (Special thanks to PR man Ron Burgess, who suffered through the indignity of the figure-skating mode for me, when he could've picked any of the other, less dainty games.)</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/180834-deca-sports-freedom-preview_header.jpg" alt="Preview: Deca Sports Freedom screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<p>Hudson Entertainment has dated its gloomy Wii platformer, <i>Lost in Shadow</i>, for a January 4 release. <br /><br />To mark this momentous occasion of putting a date on a game release, Hudson has decided to pull the wrapping off one of the game's features, "Materialization." While most of the game will be played as a young boy as a shadow, sometimes he'll have to become a "creature of light." He'll receive multiple swords, like the "Watchman's Sword," which can cleave reality, creating a door between the light and the shadow. By doing so, the boy can manipulate physical objects, but only for a small period of time. <br /><br />No idea what the hell I'm talking about? Hudson was nice enough to send along not only some new screens, but a trailer demonstrating this fancy "Materialization" technique. It's gorgeous, so check it out.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/release-date-for-lost-in-shadow-comes-to-light-180103.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=180065Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanBonk should never have been rendered in 3D2010-07-28T05:00:00Z2010-07-28T05:00:00Z<p>I don't mean to be such a dick tonight, but what is up with these images of the upcoming <i>Bonk: Brink of Extinction</i>?&nbsp;Now, I'll grant you, these aren't screenshots of the final product but it does not look good.</p>
<p>I love <i>Bonk</i>. When I was a kid and the TurboGrafx-16 came out, it was the game I wanted for it so badly I could taste the on-bone meat power-up. For years, I pined for the game knowing that I would never have the console that it ran on (I still don't, much to my chagrin) and was ecstatic when the games started coming out for the Wii's Virtual Console service.</p>
<p>This is awful, though. I'm not generally the type to bitch too severely about rendered HD upgrades of games but, then again, they don't usually look this hideous either. Bonk looks worse than the internet's dancing baby phenomenon of 1996. I hope it plays better than its appearance would suggest.&nbsp;What happened here?</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/180065-hd.jpg" alt="Bonk should never have been rendered in 3D screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/bonk-should-never-have-been-rendered-in-3d-180065.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=176979Ben Perleehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Ben+PerleeE3 10: Platforming in Bonk: Brink of Extinction2010-06-18T18:00:00Z2010-06-18T18:00:00Z<p>It's been an interesting year for retro games making a return, especially those that were b-level at best. For example, <i>Rocket Knight</i> made an acceptable return in a downloadable platformer, and Nintendo has brought back<i> Kid Icarus</i> from the dead for the 3DS. Hudson, not one to be left out of the fun, has <i>Bonk: Brink of Extinction</i> making a return as a downloadable title coming this year. With some hands-on, I can see if this game holds up to expectations<br /><br />E3 had a quick demo of the title, showing off some of the new abilities that Bonk brings to the fold. Yep, he still has his head-butt attack, and there are plenty of dino baddies to get in the way. He'll still be collecting fruit and eating hunks of meat to gain a temporary invincibility as a hairier caveman, and all in all, the game is a standard platformer. Yeah, flipping through the air to float down is still a <i>Bonk </i>tradition, but there really wasn't anything that made it seem particularly exceptional.<br /><br />However, there is some new gameplay elements. For example, Bonk now has powers that cause his head to change. For example, Bonk could grow icy spikes on his head, and with this ice power could freeze enemies into blocks of ice and use them for simple platforming puzzles. Again, it's not anything groundbreaking, but it'll get the job done.<br /><br />Coming away from <i>Bonk: Brink of Extinction</i>, however, is a feeling of complete apathy. The game doesn't look particularly nice, and the platforming action is typical to say the least. Is it a bad game? I honestly don't know, but it's so completely generic, I suspect Bonk might never get over his &ldquo;me too&rdquo; status. Hopefully when it comes out later this year, I can be proven wrong.</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/176979-192.168.90.145-image7.jpg" alt="E3 10: Platforming in Bonk: Brink of Extinction screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-platforming-in-bonk-brink-of-extinction-176979.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=176897Ben Perleehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Ben+PerleeE3 10: Zombie mode with Bomberman Live: Battlefest2010-06-17T17:50:00Z2010-06-17T17:50:00Z<p>Destructoid has a good relationship with Hudson. Afterall, Mr. Destructoid himself showed up in Hudson's <i>Bomberman Live</i>, an exclusive experience that makes us all proud. However, Mr. Destructoid or not, <i>Bomberman </i>has proven itself to be a fantastic game, and with online play, it's a great way to blow through at a party or to kill some time with friends.<br /><br />Luckily, I had a chance to check out the latest downloadable offering in the <i>Bomberman </i>franchise: <i>Bomberman Live: Battlefes</i>t. While my time with it was short, I was shown a new multiplayer mode people long comfortable with the series might find interesting. It was Zombie mode, which evoking images of the undead, is far from that. Instead of dying once then being out for the match, players will respawn and keep going. However, what happens with the flame trails is that the bottom of the floor will change to your color, and this is how players are scored. If you die, your tiles that you had tagged are made neutral, and you have to re-tag them. It's fun, but I personally don't think that it is going to eliminate any of the standard <i>Bomberman </i>modes we've grown up with. Other small details include Avatar support for the 360 version, and customizable Bombermen for those who fancy. Keep an eye out for it whrn it launches later this year for PSN, Xbox 360, and Wiiware.</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/176897-bmb-power-station-05new.jpg" alt="E3 10: Zombie mode with Bomberman Live: Battlefest screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-zombie-mode-with-bomberman-live-battlefest-176897.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=176410Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizE3 10: Hudson bringing Deca Sports to Kinect2010-06-14T17:55:00Z2010-06-14T17:55:00Z<p>Damn, wasn't expecting this! Hudson has just announced that they're bringing the <i>Deca Sports</i> franchise over to the Xbox 360 and <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-gamestop-lists-kinect-at-149-176382.phtml">Kinect</a>. <i>Deca Sports Freedom </i>will be out this Fall and bring with it new sport games designed around the Kinect.</p>
<p><i>Freedom </i>will see you playing ten sports games which are tennis, boxing, archery, paintball, beach volleyball, dodge ball, kendo, mogul skiing, snowboard cross and figure skating. <i>Freedom </i>will also have local multiplayer and online support.&nbsp;</p>
<p>[Attached image for Wii <i>Deca Sports</i>. No images for Xbox 360 at this time.]</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/176410-deca.jpg" alt="E3 10: Hudson bringing Deca Sports to Kinect screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=172486Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingLost in Shadow release date [update]2010-04-30T09:40:00Z2010-04-30T09:40:00Z<p><i>Lost in Shadow </i>looks like a pretty cool guy. It's a platformer from Hudson in which a boy's shadow climbs a tower. He has to walk along other shadows, aided by Spangle the Sylph who can change light sources to create new shadowy paths for our silhouetted hero. That's cool, right?&nbsp;</p>
<p>Well, we'll find out just how good the game is on July 22, won't we? That's when it comes to North America. Won't that be lovely for all the boys and girls? Yes it will. So, look forward to that.&nbsp;</p>
<p>That's about all one can say about this story. It's just a release date.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.siliconera.com/2010/04/29/lost-in-shadow-materializes-in-july/">Lost In Shadow Materializes In July</a> [Siliconera]</p>
<p>[<b>Update:</b> Turns out wires got crossed somewhere along the line. Lost in Shadow is scheduled for the Fall, not this Summer. Boooo!]</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/172486-header.jpg" alt="Lost in Shadow release date [update] screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=170539Ben Perleehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Ben+PerleeLost in Shadow is an Adventure with light 2010-04-09T20:30:00Z2010-04-09T20:30:00Z<p>While last night was a night for Konami, they have a thoughtful policy of including Hudson in the festivities. Off in a separate room, Hudson was showing off a couple of Wi titles they have planned for this year. One of them was the quirky Lost in Shadow.</p>
<p>Equal parts <i>Echochrome </i>and shadow puppets, <i>Lost in Shadow</i> is a game that switches gamers perception on gameplay, and requires them to think outside the box of what they think is really going on on the screen. It is certainly a great basis for an action puzzler, that's for sure.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Hit the jump for this the light and shadow-based game.</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/170539-lost in shadow.jpg" alt="Lost in Shadow is an Adventure with light screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/lost-in-shadow-is-an-adventure-with-light-170539.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=170528Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizOops! Prank Party is a thing from Hudson2010-04-09T20:00:00Z2010-04-09T20:00:00Z<p>On top of the Deca Sports 3 reveal, Hudson has announced Oops! Prank Party for the Wii. The party game is a mixture of 100 puzzle-solving and reflex-testing style mini-games for up to four players. Losing in the game will see your custom created avatar be forced to wear embarrassing outfits.</p>
<p>No price is announced but we can expect the latest Hudson party game to be out this Fall on the Wii. So yeah, another mini-game party collection for the Wii. You are so excited.</p> <p>
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<p>Hudson revealed <i>Deca Sports 3</i> last night and the new entry to the series brings ten new sports games plus some new features to the franchise. Volleyball, racket ball, fencing, lacrosse, logging, springboard diving, halfpipe snowboarding, free style kayaking, air racing and giant slalom all make up the the new sports.</p>
<p>This time around, you'll be able to play the games with the Wii MotionPlus. You'll still be able to play without the MotionPlus attachment, but I found that I had an easier time with the air racing game with the MotionPlus on.</p>
<p>You'll also be able to play online this time around too against two to four players. Only volleyball, lacrosse, racquetball and fencing will be playable online however.</p>
<p>Deca Sports 3 will be out this Fall for the Wii.</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/170517-airrace_057-620x.jpg" alt="Hudson reveals Deca Sports 3 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/hudson-reveals-deca-sports-3-170517.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=170151Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthHudson's Knights of the Phantom Castle looks great, retro2010-04-06T20:30:00Z2010-04-06T20:30:00Z<p>Hudson's new iPad game<i> Knights of the Phantom Castle</i> was not on my radar until this afternoon. I saw some screenshots of the really nice looking, 16-bit-ish strategy game and was like <i>hey, this looks good!</i> Sprites, role-playing, armies and monsters? This is all stuff I like!</p>
<p>You build your force of knights up during the Camp phase, and then you decide on your tactics and gear in the Deployment phase. You'll work your way through 50 stages using tap and flick commands to...command. Then, in Battle Stage, you get your fight on. In the game's bulletpoints it says that you can use multitouch to command several army units (six classes, each with unique abilities) at once.</p>
<p><i>Knights of the Phantom Castle</i> is now available on the App store for $9.99. I'm going to check it out for review very soon.</p>
<p>In the meantime, check out the gallery below. I'm sure you'll agree that this game looks great.</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/170151-nice.jpg" alt="Hudson's Knights of the Phantom Castle looks great, retro screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/hudson-s-knights-of-the-phantom-castle-looks-great-retro-170151.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=166342Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingReview: Calling2010-03-09T14:00:00Z2010-03-09T14:00:00Z<p>People like to criticize cheap scares, but I frankly love them. A slow walk down a dark corridor followed by a shameless "BOO" moment works every time. Don't get me wrong, creepy psychological horror is great, but sometimes you just want something to jump from behind a bush and scream at you.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This is why <i>Calling</i> looked so promising. It is a shameless collection of Japanese horror cliches -- long black hair, scary little girls, sentient dolls -- and an equally shameless purveyor of cheap thrills and by-the-books shock tactics. Unrefined, unoriginal, but certainly a laugh.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Oh, but how wrong I was. <i>Calling</i> may provide all the cheap scares in the business, but when the fear evaporates, you need something substantial backing it up. Does <i>Calling</i> have that backup? Of course it doesn't. Read on as we review <i>Calling</i>.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-calling-166342.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2018:/post.phtml?pk=163029Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthHudson brings Dream Chronicles to PSN, XBLA2010-02-09T11:40:00Z2010-02-09T11:40:00Z<p>Dream Chronicles started out as a PC game, but now it's coming to Xbox's Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network by way of Hudson. It's a surreal mystery dreamscape adventure game. That make any sense? It will when you see it. You play as Faye, who is out in a strange world to find her husband and escape a spell of sleeping that has been cast over the town of Wish.</p>
<p>It's a puzzler/adventure game that won a Zeeby winner for &ldquo;People&rsquo;s Choice Award for Best Hidden Object &amp; Adventure Game of 2007&rdquo; in its PC form. I kind of miss these pre-rendered, puzzle-packed adventures. Looks interesting.</p>
<p>Hudson will be bringing the title to consoles this Spring. Check out our gallery below for some screenshots.</p> <p>
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